Rhododendron gracilentum
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Rhododendron |
| Species: | R. gracilentum
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Rhododendron gracilentum is a distinctive small, evergreen rhododendron species native to Papua New Guinea. It grows to a height of 60 cm (24 in), with red flowers.
As it does not tolerate freezing temperatures, in temperate zones it must be grown with the protection of glass.[1]
References[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Rhododendron gracilentum.
- ^ "Rhododendron gracilentum". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
- Trans. Roy. Soc. Victoria n.s., 1(2): 22 1889.
- The Plant List
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Hirsutum.com
- National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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